DOCSLIB.ORG

Where Will Books Take You?

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Where Will Books Take You? What We’re Reading Upper School Where will books take you? Kent Denver School | 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood, CO 80113 Table of Contents Summer Reading at Kent Denver 4 Upper School Reading Program Statement 5 Upper School Recommendations 6 The Reader’s Bill of Rights 68 3 Thank you to the students, faculty, and staff of Kent Denver School for taking the time to submit the thoughtful recommendations you will find in this guide. Use it to look for adventure, to challenge your mind, to go on a journey. Come get lost in a book. “It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.” Oscar Wilde 4 The Upper School Program: The Freedom and Pleasure of Choice Everyone is encouraged to read at least three texts of his or her choice, and the faculty acknowledges an expansive view of what con- stitutes a text. Books, of course, are texts but consider also newspapers, magazines and blogs. Read anything, as long as you care about it, you enjoy it and it makes you think. Guidance is readily available by reviewing this booklet. When you come back from the summer, the faculty hope you will be rested and recharged. Be prepared to share in advisory and in your classes, your own reading experiences and recommendations. A note to students and parents: Students and faculty have submitted the following Kent Denver recommendations; these titles are suggest- ed as a way of offering choice for students. The titles offer a wide variety of reading interests, levels and content. Some inclusions have been edited for the purpose of clarity and space; however, we have tried to honor the student’s writing. 5 Recommendations from our Upper School Acemoglu, Daron Why Nations Fail Daron Acemoglu’s book seeks to understand why some na- tions are defined by their wealth and prosperity while others face absolute poverty and instability. By establishing a dichot- omy between inclusive economic institutions and the extractive counterparts, Acemoglu answers the question, “Why do nations fail?” This well written historical examination provides a satisfying framework for evaluating the world today while deepening our understanding of economies throughout history; it is a highly in- fluential and thought provoking read. Daniel C., Class of 2019 Adams, Douglas The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series has been my favorite series to read. The first book, similar to many series, is the best. Arthur Dent is swept away from his seemingly dull, humdrum life in England and into an awesome and wacky space adven- ture by his friend Ford Prefect just before Earth is destroyed by aliens. Throughout Ford and Arthur’s journey through space and time, they constantly face adversity. The book is a light read due to Douglas Adams’s wit and style along with the book’s brevi- ty. None of the books in the series surpass 250 pages and the writing does not drone on in the slightest. If you are looking for a light pick-me-up read, this is the book for you. After The Hitch- hiker’s Guide, you will be engrossed in the characters and their individual struggles and will want to continue the series. I highly recommend. Adam K., Class of 2017 Agassi, Andre Open: An Autobiography Open is the autobiography of Andre Agassi. Andre Agassi is one of the best American tennis players to date. His career, as well as his life, had very distinct moments of trauma, victories and stag- nation. If you are a tennis player, sport enthusiast or like come- back stories, you will most certainly enjoy Andre’s story. Krista Pearman, Dean of Students 6 Asher, Jay 13 Reasons Why 13 Reasons Why has gained fame recently due to the semi-con- troversial hit Netflix series. While some of the plot and language are inappropriate for younger audiences, I highly recommend reading 13 Reasons Why. The book follows high school student Clay Jenson who is listening to the tape equivalent of a suicide note from his former love interest, Hannah Baker. Each tape intro- duces a new character and how they are implicated in Hannah’s suicide. I found that I could not put the book down and each chapter only drew me in more. Asher’s writing created characters who seem incredibly realistic, and I could picture these charac- ters existing in real life. While some scenes were hard to read, I feel like the unpleasant moments are what made the book seem more realistic. I highly recommend reading 13 Reasons Why, es- pecially if you are planning on watching the TV series, as it pro- vides an honest perspective on the consequences of our actions. Sidney C., Class of 2019 Asher, Jay 13 Reasons Why 13 Reasons Why is a very interesting and thought-provoking book. It kept me on the edge of my seat and always wanting to know what was on the next tape. This is a hard read as it is very sad surrounding a teen’s traumatic suicide, but it is definitely worth the read. It opened my eyes to everyday interactions and how much of an effect they have on people. I recommend this book to everyone because it will truly change your life and how you view and value how you and others treat one another. It reminded me to always be kind and treat others the way I want to be treated. Rayya T., Class of 2019 Auster, Paul The New York Trilogy The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster is most definitely unlike any other book I have ever read. Made up of three different short stories set at different time periods, titled City of Glass, Ghosts, and the Locked Room, the book follows three differ- ent characters as they each become mysteriously roped into keeping watch over someone else. Each of the three stories are connected in a sense, and while it may not be the easiest read, the rich writing and intricate plot subtly make it an exhilarating novel. Don’t expect to put this book down with the immense 7 satisfaction that most predictable mysteries provide but rather with questions still spinning in your mind and renewed appreci- ation for the art of writing. Portia T., Class of 2018 Backman, Fredrik A Man Called Ove A Man Called Ove is a book for those 13 and above. A Man Called Ove is a riveting, yet sad book that will have you looking at the world through a different lens. Still, the many twists and turns that you experience while reading the book has you yearning for more. And as a untimely and improbable friendship occurs, Ove will want more not only from his life but from himself. As stressful as this book was to read, I recommend it to anyone wanting to get deep into a book. Chris T., Class of 2020 Barbery, Muriel The Elegance of the Hedgehog The Elegance of the Hedgehog eloquently combines serious- ness and comedy, a perfect blend of poetic reflection and ac- tion. The title alone is intriguing and showcases the unique and thoughtful writing style that Muriel Barbery wields throughout the novel. The story is of two individuals, one a lonely concierge, the other a girl who is looking for a reason to live; both characters reside in the same hotel in Paris, France. For anyone who ap- preciates powerful writing, classic literature, and emotional jour- neys, this book is the perfect fit.The Elegance of the Hedgehog is a story like no other. Grace R., Class of 2020 Bardugo, Leigh Six of Crows If you love adventure in another world, then this is the book for you. You get to see the story through the perspective of all of the different characters and to develop a connection with all of them. It is the all-around perfect book with a combination of adven- ture, romance, and magic. I also would recommend the sequel, Crooked Kingdom, and a story from the same world called The Grisha Trilogy. Olivia C., Class of 2020 Barnes, Jennifer Lyne The Naturals The Naturals is a great book for 7th to 9th graders looking for a thrilling book that has you on edge. This book keeps the reader 8 gripping for more as the mystery adds more complex layers to it. And as you the reader start to understand this complex prob- lem, Cassie understands more about herself than ever before. The small snippets from the point of view of the killer are unique and represent something I have not seen before in a mystery/ detective book. In addition, this book is in a series, and if you want to read something that will keep as on edge as the characters this whole summer choose the Naturals. Chris T., Class of 2020 Bataille, Georges Story of the Eye I would say that this book is not for everyone and that it has a lot of questionable content. Bataille is one of the most phenom- enal writers and philosophers I have read. This book makes the reader question what the meaning of the book actually is. It is almost overly silly to an extent where the language seems un- necessarily descriptive of gruesome scenes. This book is clearly one that people will have a lot of problems with reading, but I think that is truly what makes it beautiful. Its incredible how pow- erful Bataille’s words are and how much they can move you. I also think the story is particularly interesting because something is always changing and you’re always left questioning.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Junior Livestock Shows and Educational Contests, but We Have Been Forced to Adjust the Shows and Contests Offered This Year
    Welcome! We are celebrating the 72nd San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and are delighted to have you here as our guests and contestants! The San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. is a volunteer organization emphasizing agriculture and education to develop the youth of Texas. Our 6,000 volunteers and an outstanding staff are the ones who make this show possible. We have faced a few challenges building up to this year’s show, but we continue to have the same level of devotion to our youth. We typically offer a wide assortment of junior livestock shows and educational contests, but we have been forced to adjust the shows and contests offered this year. All of these provide youth an opportunity to showcase their livestock knowledge and skills in a competitive environment. Scholarship winners will join a special group of scholars. Currently there are 1,500 active S.A.L.E. scholars enrolled in more than 100 colleges and universities throughout Texas. Since the inception of our show, we have provided over $223 million to the youth of Texas in the form of scholarships, grants, endowments, auctions, calf scramble and show premiums. My deep appreciation and thanks to the Livestock Committee Chairman, Sarah Franklin; Vice- Chairman, Jason Walker; Ag Mechanics Committee Chairman, Marcus Demel; Ag Mechanics Committee Vice-Chairman, Lawrence Padalecki; Livestock Director, Dr. Brian Faris; Livestock Manager, Joslyn Jones and all the Livestock and Ag Mechanics Volunteers. Your commitment and enthusiasm are what make it all possible. God Bless, Rusty Collier President 1 2021 SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO LIVESTOCK PREMIUM LIST TABLE OF CONTENTS President's Page ..........................................................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • INFORMATION to USERS the Most Advanced Technology Has Been Used to Photo­ Graph and Reproduce This Manuscript from the Microfilm Master
    INFORMATION TO USERS The most advanced technology has been used to photo­ graph and reproduce this manuscript from the microfilm master. UMI films the text directly from the original or copy submitted. Thus, some thesis and dissertation copies are in typewriter face, while others may be from any type of computer printer. The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. Broken or indistinct print, colored or poor quality illustrations and photographs, print bleedthrough, substandard margins, and improper alignment can adversely affect reproduction. In the unlikely event that the author did not send UMI a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if unauthorized copyright material had to be removed, a note will indicate the deletion. Oversize materials (e.g., maps, drawings, charts) are re­ produced by sectioning the original, beginning at the upper left-hand comer and continuing from left to right in equal sections with small overlaps. Each original is also photographed in one exposure and is included in reduced form at the back of the book. These are also available as one exposure on a standard 35mm slide or as a 17" x 23" black and white photographic print for an additional charge. Photographs included in the original manuscript have been reproduced xerographically in this copy. Higher quality 6" x 9" black and white photographic prints are available for any photographs or illustrations appearing in this copy for an additional charge. Contact UMI directly to order. UMI University Microfilms International A Bell & Howell Information Company 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1346 USA 313/761-4700 800/521-0600 Order Number 9002033 The commodification of the American dream: Capitalist subjectivity in American literature Tyson, Lois Marie, Ph.D.
    [Show full text]
  • Karin Franz Körlof + the Nile Hilton Incident, a Hustler’S Diary, up in the Sky and Much More
    Issue 1 • 2017 SHOOTING STAR Karin Franz Körlof + The Nile Hilton Incident, A Hustler’s Diary, Up in the Sky and much more A magazine from the Swedish Film Institute • sfi.se 25 years Welcome 1 000 co-productions Head of International Pia Lundberg Film i Väst 1992–2017 www.fi lmivast.com Phone: +46 70 692 79 80 [email protected] Festivals, features Petter Mattsson Phone +46 70 607 11 34 Film i Väst congratulates [email protected] its co-productions in Berlin! Festivals, documentaries Sara Rüster A fresh start Phone: +46 76 117 26 78 [email protected] Panta rhei. All things are in flux. They A Hustler’s Diary, a dramedy where a certainly are, and Sweden and the Swedish suburban small-time criminal clashes film industry is no exception. At the time with his past and the very elite of Stock- Festivals, shorts Theo Tsappos of writing we are only weeks into a new holm’s cultural life. We have Sami Blood Phone: +46 76 779 11 33 national film policy. We see it as a chance in Berlin and the TV series Midnight Sun [email protected] to go through the old film funding that’s in Rotterdam – and they both, in com- been around for decades, modernize it – pletely different ways, tell a story about and start afresh. We’re going cherry-pick- the Sami minority. Those are just a few Special projects ing, taking what’s worked for us and other examples of Swedish films that are Josefina Mothander countries before, and putting the pieces selected for various festivals in the first Phone +46 70 972 93 52 together to build something new.
    [Show full text]
  • The 31 Best Motivational Books Ever Written Will Make You Great
    The 31 Best Motivational Books Ever Written 31 Fiction & Non-Fiction Classics That Will Unleash Your Inner Greatness made with The 31 Best Motivational Books Ever Written Do you know that glowing feeling you get after you finish the last couple pages of a really inspirational book? You know, that sense of wonder, the goosebumps, the moment when your creativity seems to know no limits and you imagine yourself facing all of your challenges - and succeeding. I think you should have that feeling more often. The 31 Best Motivational Books Ever Written Will Make You Great fourminutebooks.com /motivational-books/ Do you know that glowing feeling you get after you finish the last couple pages of a really inspirational book? You know, that sense of wonder, the goosebumps, the moment when your creativity seems to know no limits and you imagine yourself facing all of your challenges – and succeeding. I think you should have that feeling more often. Recently, when I was scouring the web for motivational books, none of the lists I found really made me want to pick up one of their books, mostly because: I knew all the books already, the books were only for a specific demographic (entrepreneurs, women, etc.), or they didn’t even tell me why the book was going to motivate me in the first place. What’s more, every single list I found was limited to either fiction or non-fiction books only. So I thought: “Why not create one with both?” To keep it fair and square, I limited myself to include only books I either have read, or am currently reading.
    [Show full text]
  • Deepa Mehta (See More on Page 53)
    table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Experimental Cinema: Welcome to the Festival 3 Celluloid 166 The Film Society 14 Pixels 167 Meet the Programmers 44 Beyond the Frame 167 Membership 19 Annual Fund 21 Letters 23 Short Films Ticket and Box Offce Info 26 Childish Shorts 165 Sponsors 29 Shorts Programs 168 Community Partners 32 Music Videos 175 Consulate and Community Support 32 Shorts Before Features 177 MSPFilm Education Credits About 34 Staff 179 Youth Events 35 Advisory Groups and Volunteers 180 Youth Juries 36 Acknowledgements 181 Panel Discussions 38 Film Society Members 182 Off-Screen Indexes Galas, Parties & Events 40 Schedule Grid 5 Ticket Stub Deals 43 Title Index 186 Origin Index 188 Special Programs Voices Index 190 Spotlight on the World: inFLUX 47 Shorts Index 193 Women and Film 49 Venue Maps 194 LGBTQ Currents 51 Tribute 53 Emerging Filmmaker Competition 55 Documentary Competition 57 Minnesota Made Competition 61 Shorts Competition 59 facebook.com/mspflmsociety Film Programs Special Presentations 63 @mspflmsociety Asian Frontiers 72 #MSPIFF Cine Latino 80 Images of Africa 88 Midnight Sun 92 youtube.com/mspflmfestival Documentaries 98 World Cinema 126 New American Visions 152 Dark Out 156 Childish Films 160 2 welcome FILM SOCIETY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S WELCOME Dear Festival-goers… This year, the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival celebrates its 35th anniversary, making it one of the longest-running festivals in the country. On this occasion, we are particularly proud to be able to say that because of your growing interest and support, our Festival, one of this community’s most anticipated annual events and outstanding treasures, continues to gain momentum, develop, expand and thrive… Over 35 years, while retaining a unique flavor and core mission to bring you the best in international independent cinema, our Festival has evolved from a Eurocentric to a global perspective, presenting an ever-broadening spectrum of new and notable film that would not otherwise be seen in the region.
    [Show full text]
  • Full List of Book Discussion Kits – September 2016
    Full List of Book Discussion Kits – September 2016 1776 by David McCullough -(Large Print) Esteemed historian David McCullough details the 12 months of 1776 and shows how outnumbered and supposedly inferior men managed to fight off the world's greatest army. Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths by Bruce Feiler - In this timely and uplifting journey, the bestselling author of Walking the Bible searches for the man at the heart of the world's three monotheistic religions -- and today's deadliest conflicts. Abundance: a novel of Marie Antoinette by Sena Jeter Naslund - Marie Antoinette lived a brief--but astounding--life. She rebelled against the formality and rigid protocol of the court; an outsider who became the target of a revolution that ultimately decided her fate. After This by Alice McDermott - This novel of a middle-class American family, in the middle decades of the twentieth century, captures the social, political, and spiritual upheavals of their changing world. Ahab's Wife, or the Star-Gazer by Sena Jeter Naslund - Inspired by a brief passage in Melville's Moby-Dick, this tale of 19th century America explores the strong-willed woman who loved Captain Ahab. Aindreas the Messenger: Louisville, Ky, 1855 by Gerald McDaniel - Aindreas is a young Irish-Catholic boy living in gaudy, grubby Louisville in 1855, a city where being Irish, Catholic, German or black usually means trouble. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - A fable about undauntingly following one's dreams, listening to one's heart, and reading life's omens features dialogue between a boy and an unnamed being.
    [Show full text]
  • Antihero- Level 2 Theme 2008
    DEFINITION AND TEXT LIST - ENGLISH - LITERATURE Teenage Anti-Hero UNIT STANDARD 8823 version 4 4 Credits - Level 2 (Reading) Investigate a theme across an inclusive range of selected texts Characteristics in protagonists that merit the label “Anti-hero” can include, but are not limited to: • imperfections that separate them from typically "heroic" characters (selfishness, ignorance, bigotry, etc.); • lack of positive qualities such as "courage, physical prowess, and fortitude," and "generally feel helpless in a world over which they have no control"; • qualities normally belonging to villains (amorality, greed, violent tendencies, etc.) that may be tempered with more human, identifiable traits (confusion, self-hatred, etc.); • noble motives pursued by bending or breaking the law in the belief that "the ends justify the means." Literature • Roland Deschain from Stephen King's The Dark Tower series Alex, the narrator of Anthony Burgess' A Clockwork • Raoul Duke from Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Orange. • Loathing in Las Vegas Redmond Barry from William Makepeace • Tyler Durden and the Narrator of Chuck Palahniuk's Thackeray's The Luck of Barry Lyndon • Fight Club Patrick Bateman from Bret Easton Ellis' American • Randall Flagg from Stephen King's The Stand, Eyes of Psycho. • the Dragon and The Dark Tower. Leopold Bloom from James Joyce's Ulysses. • Artemis Fowl II from the Artemis Fowl series. Pinkie Brown from Graham Greene's Brighton Rock. • • Gully Foyle from Alfred Bester's The Stars My Holden Caulfield from J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the • • Destination Rye. Victor Frankenstein from Mary Shelley's Conan from the stories by Robert E. Howard, the • • Frankenstein archetypal "amoral swordsman" of the Sword and Jay Gatsby from F.
    [Show full text]
  • OFA Health Results June 2014
    OFA Health Results June 2014 Dog Name Sex Test Date OFA No. Results Date of Birth Color CH. BOWGATE HENNESEE M Oct 15 1984 FS-11 HIPS NORMAL 26/11/1981 LIVER A NEW KID IN TOWN TANDY LOVE M Oct 21 2009 FS-682G37M-VPI HIPS GOOD 12/09/2006 LIVER AINSLEY PRISCILLA GALE F Nov 12 2003 FS-421G31F-PI HIPS GOOD 29/03/2001 LIVER AINSLEY ROBIN GOODFELLOW M Nov 12 2003 FS-419E31M-PI HIPS EXCELLENT 29/03/2001 LIVER AINSLEY THAT'S MY BOY M Mar 21 2007 FS-DNA-15/B DNA DATA BANK DNA Sample Donated for Canine Health Research 29/03/2001 LIVER AINSLEY THAT'S MY BOY M Jan 20 2006 FS-458 CERF 06:D3a-Iris, persistent pupillary membranes- iris to iris 29/03/2001 LIVER AINSLEY THAT'S MY BOY M Feb 11 2006 FS-PA23/58M/P-PI PATELLA NORMAL - PRACTITIONER 29/03/2001 LIVER AINSLEY THAT'S MY BOY M Feb 11 2006 FS-TH63/58M-PI THYROID NORMAL 29/03/2001 LIVER AINSLEY-KNGSMD AND HE DID M Nov 12 2003 FS-420G31M-PI HIPS GOOD 29/03/2001 LIVER AINSLEY-SKYLINE WILLO WISP F Apr 15 2003 FS-390G24F-PI HIPS GOOD 29/03/2001 LIVER ALFONZO DE PASEO ROBLES M Jul 26 1994 FS-149G82M HIPS GOOD 12/08/1987 LIVER AMBERCROFT'S FORMAT O'KAELEN M Jul 6 1988 FS-34F25M-T HIPS FAIR 29/01/1986 LIVER ARBORFIELD A HEART ACT TO FOLLOW M Apr 19 2012 FS-CA199/77M/P-VPI CARDIAC NORMAL - PRACTITIONER 08/11/2005 BLACK ARBORFIELD A HEART ACT TO FOLLOW M Nov 27 2007 FS-EL107M24-VPI ELBOW NORMAL 08/11/2005 BLACK ARBORFIELD A HEART ACT TO FOLLOW M Aug 15 2009 FS-602 CERF 9 08/11/2005 BLACK ARBORFIELD A HEART ACT TO FOLLOW M Nov 27 2007 FS-589G24M-VPI HIPS GOOD 08/11/2005 BLACK ARBORFIELD ALLINTHEFAMILEGH M
    [Show full text]
  • 89Th Annual Academy Awards® Oscar® Nominations Fact
    ® 89TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS ® OSCAR NOMINATIONS FACT SHEET Best Motion Picture of the Year: Arrival (Paramount) - Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Aaron Ryder and David Linde, producers - This is the first nomination for all four. Fences (Paramount) - Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington and Todd Black, producers - This is the eighth nomination for Scott Rudin, who won for No Country for Old Men (2007). His other Best Picture nominations were for The Hours (2002), The Social Network (2010), True Grit (2010), Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011), Captain Phillips (2013) and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). This is the first nomination in this category for both Denzel Washington and Todd Black. Hacksaw Ridge (Summit Entertainment) - Bill Mechanic and David Permut, producers - This is the first nomination for both. Hell or High Water (CBS Films and Lionsgate) - Carla Hacken and Julie Yorn, producers - This is the first nomination for both. Hidden Figures (20th Century Fox) - Donna Gigliotti, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Pharrell Williams and Theodore Melfi, producers - This is the fourth nomination in this category for Donna Gigliotti, who won for Shakespeare in Love (1998). Her other Best Picture nominations were for The Reader (2008) and Silver Linings Playbook (2012). This is the first nomination in this category for Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Pharrell Williams and Theodore Melfi. La La Land (Summit Entertainment) - Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz and Marc Platt, producers - This is the first nomination for both Fred Berger and Jordan Horowitz. This is the second nomination in this category for Marc Platt. He was nominated last year for Bridge of Spies. Lion (The Weinstein Company) - Emile Sherman, Iain Canning and Angie Fielder, producers - This is the second nomination in this category for both Emile Sherman and Iain Canning, who won for The King's Speech (2010).
    [Show full text]
  • Salomonsson Agency Fall 2018
    Fall 2018 Spring 2018 r e n a K s e L : o t o h p r e v o C SALOMONSSON AGENCY Götgatan 27 | Stockholm | Sweden | PHONE +46 8 22 32 11 | EMAIL [email protected] | INTERNET www.salomonssonagency.com LITERARY FICTION Jonas Gardell JoNAS GARDELL (b. 1963) is one of the greatest and most distinctive voices in Swedish literature today. Since his literary debut in 1985, the novelist, playwright, screenwriter and comedian Gardell has time and again mesmerized the reading audience with moving, stylistically immaculate prose that ricochets off the page. His unique mixture of humor and heartbreaking episodes fetched from his own life as a member of the LGBTQ community has made Gardell a trendsetting authorship in Scandinavia. Deeply personal, utterly unfazed by taboos, and with a humor you can’t guard against, he is finally back with the national No. 1 bestseller, In Memory of an Unconditional Love . Till minne av en villkorslös kärlek (In Memory of an Unconditional Love) In Memory of an Unconditional Love is the story of the (in fiction) late author Jonas Gardell RiGhTS SoLD and his family. A family that is much like any other, except perhaps for the creative way in Finland, Johnny Kniga which it handles weakness. In the Gardell family, secrets and unwanted truths have a Sweden, Norstedts tendency to change shape, transforming into legends that – much like a skillfully executed magic trick – dazzle the eye with a prettier truth. The best teller of such legends was without a doubt Ingegärd Rasmussen, Jonas’ loving mother. The eccentric Free Church-raised Ingegärd, born in the not-so-roaring Swedish twenties, was a woman surrounded on all sides by obstacles dictating what a woman should be.
    [Show full text]
  • A Study of Daisy Buchanan's Influence on Jay Gatsby in F. Scott
    A Study of Daisy Buchanan’s influence on Jay Gatsby in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby En undersökning av Daisy Buchanans inflytande på Jay Gatsby i F. Scott Fitzgeralds Den store Gatsby Hanna Persson Faculty: Art and Social Sciences Subject: English literature Points: 15 credits Supervisor: Åke Bergvall Examiner: Marinette Grimbeek Date 2019-03-20 Persson2 Abstract This essay will focus on the relationship between Daisy Buchanan and Jay Gatsby in the novel The Great Gatsby (1925). By examining their relationship, I will show that it is through Daisy’s influence that Gatsby evolves in to the man we meet in the novel, and that she is a main reason behind Gatsby’s untimely death. To Gatsby, the innocent and naive Daisy comes to embody the American dream, in other words wealth and social status, a goal he will have reached by winning her hand. Furthermore, I aim to show that it is this longing for wealth and social status associated with Daisy that results in Gatsby becoming a villain. By doing so, his American dream will make him into a victim, costing him his life. In showing this, I will emphasize the importance of Daisy’s voice and how it is used to give her control over the men in her vicinity, Gatsby not the least. Keywords: Gatsby, Daisy, voice, wealth, status Sammanfattning Denna uppsats kommer att fokusera på Daisy Buchanan och Jay Gatsbys förhållande i novellen Den Stora Gatsby (1925). Genom att undersöka deras förhållande ämnar jag visa att det är genom Daisys inflytande som Gatsby utvecklas till den vi möter i novellen, samt att det är hon som är den bakomliggande orsaken till Gatsbys förtidiga död.
    [Show full text]
  • Where Will Books Take You?
    What We’re Reading UPPER SCHOOL Where will books take you? Kent Denver School | 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood, CO 80113 Table of Contents Upper School Reading Program Statement 5 Upper School Recommendations 6 The Reader’s Bill of Rights 108 3 Thank you to the students, faculty, and staff of Kent Denver School for taking the time to submit the thoughtful recommendations you will find in this guide. Use it to look for adventure, to challenge your mind, to go on a journey. Come get lost in a book. “It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.” Oscar Wilde 4 The Upper School Program: The Freedom and Pleasure of Choice Everyone is encouraged to read at least three texts of his or her choice, and the faculty acknowledges an expansive view of what constitutes a text. Books, of course, are texts but consider also newspapers, magazines and blogs. Read anything, as long as you care about it, you enjoy it and it makes you think. Guidance is readily available by reviewing this booklet. When you come back from the summer, the faculty hope you will be rested and recharged. Be prepared to share in advisory and in your classes, your own reading experiences and recommenda- tions. A note to students and parents: Students and faculty have sub- mitted the following Kent Denver recommendations; these titles are suggested as a way of offering choice for students. The titles offer a wide variety of reading interests, levels and content.
    [Show full text]